Project Surveyor - Central London (Cannon Street)
The Company: This award-winning independent consultancy brings a personal touch to cost management for projects throughout the UK. They focus on being a steady hand throughout the entire process, helping clients find cost certainty and maximize value while keeping risks in check.
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly talented & motivated Cost Consultant to lead & manage on an array of exciting projects!
You will be working alongside an Associate Director to successfully deliver cost management duties.
You will build a rapport with clients, attending meetings and speaking on behalf of the company, acting as the main contact.
The role with cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements.
You will help grow the business through collaborative relationships with their existing and potential new clients.
Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance.
Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors.
Undertake valuations of construction work.
Provide commercial knowledge and guidance to clients.
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Cost Consultant:
Good knowledge of the construction industry.
Competent user of Microsoft Excel as well as the wider MS software of programmes
Collaborative approach to projects and the ability to delegate tasks to junior staff efficiently
Competent user of CAD Measure.
Good communication skills.
A flexible attitude and self-motivated.
The benefits included in this role are:
Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone
Standard pension
Flexible work/life balance
Quarterly team socials
Charity days
28 days annual leave
Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
Relaxation apps
Informed debt advice
Discounted shopping
Programmes to encourage physical fitness
Discounted leisure & hospitality
Paid time off for volunteering
CPD
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
RICS Membership
Private Medical / Dental insurance
Free eye test
Sabbatical leave
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Callum Dugdale – callum@prosper-consulting.org.uk